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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you prioritize superior picture quality, especially in darker rooms, and are willing to spend more, the Sony A80J with its OLED technology provides deeper blacks and a wider viewing angle. However, it's less suitable for very bright rooms compared to LCD models. On the other hand, the Vizio P-Series offers a good balance between price and performance with its LCD display, performing better in bright environments, but it may not match the Sony's vivid colors and perfect blacks. When it comes to gaming, both models support 120Hz refresh rate and have HDMI inputs, but the Vizio's overall gaming performance is not as strong as the Sony's. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony A80J (OLED)
- Excellent for dark room
- Very good for gaming
- Excellent for movies & TV
- Excellent for sports
- Excellent for news, talk, & other TV
- Very good for use as monitor
- Best in class for upscaling
- Best in class motion processing
- Very good viewing angle
Advantages of the Vizio P-Series (LCD)
- Very good for bright room
Key differences
Picture Quality
8.7
7.9
10.00/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.1/10
WOLED
PANEL TYPE
LED FALD
WBC
PANEL SUB-TYPE
VA
The Sony A80J (OLED) has very good picture quality, while the Vizio P-Series (LCD) has good picture quality.
Movies & TV
9.1
7.7
10.00/10
CONTRAST
8.00/10
10.0/10
BLACK UNIFORMITY
7.0/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
Yes
HDR10 SUPPORT
Yes
No
HDR10+ SUPPORT
Yes
Yes
DOLBY VISION SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A80J (OLED) is excellent for movies & TV, while the Vizio P-Series (LCD) is good.
The Sony A80J OLED TV is excellent for movies and cinematic TV due to perfect black uniformity and contrast, as well as solid viewing angles, color volume, and out-of-the-box colors, which ensure an immersive viewing experience. In contrast, the Vizio P-Series LCD is good in the same context but slightly trails in contrast and black uniformity which are crucial for deep blacks in dark scenes, although it also has commendable color performance and local dimming that enhances picture quality.
Sports
9.0
6.4
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
7.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
Yes
HLG SUPPORT
Yes
The Sony A80J (OLED) is excellent for sports, while the Vizio P-Series (LCD) is only fair.
The Sony A80J excels in sports viewing due to its outstanding response time and motion processing, which minimize motion blur and keep fast-moving content clear, and its wide viewing angles ensure a consistent picture from various seating positions. In contrast, the Vizio P-Series handles reflections just as well but delivers only fair performance in response time and motion processing, leading to more motion blur and a less clear sports viewing experience, especially from side angles due to narrower viewing angles.
Gaming
8.8
7.7
9.4/10
RESPONSE TIME SCORE
6.0/10
7.3/10
INPUT LAG SCORE
7.6/10
10.0/10
MOTION PROCESSING
5.3/10
100.0/100
GAMING LOCAL DIMMING
70.0/100
7.2/10
GAME HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.6/10
The Sony A80J (OLED) is very good for gaming, while the Vizio P-Series (LCD) is good.
The Sony A80J has excellent response time and good input lag, making it very responsive for gaming, whereas the Vizio P-Series, with only fair response time and good input lag, may experience slightly more motion blur and isn't as quick to respond to input, thus it's just good for gaming. OLED technology in the Sony A80J also contributes to a more fluid gaming experience compared to the LCD panel of the Vizio P-Series, where faster-moving content could suffer from less clarity.
News, Talk, & Other TV
9.0
7.2
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
10.0/10
UPSCALING
5.7/10
The Sony A80J (OLED) is excellent for news, talk, & other TV, while the Vizio P-Series (LCD) is good.
The Sony A80J excels in upscaling, providing a very clear picture even when watching lower resolution content such as regular TV broadcasts, and it offers vibrant and accurate colors right out of the box, which enhances the viewing experience for news and TV programs. In comparison, while the Vizio P-Series still performs well in upscaling and displays good color out of the box, it doesn't reach the same level of clarity and color reproduction as the Sony, which are especially important for everyday content like news.
Bright Room
7.2
8.9
8.0/10
VIEWING ANGLE
5.2/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
7.0/10
HDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.3/10
8.8/10
REFLECTIONS SCORE
8.6/10
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) is very good for bright room, while the Sony A80J (OLED) is good.
The Vizio P-Series (LCD) outperforms the Sony A80J (OLED) in SDR and HDR brightness, which are crucial for maintaining picture quality in bright rooms, while both have very good handling of reflections. Contrast, color volume, and color gamut are outstanding on the Sony OLED, offering deep blacks and vibrant colors, but the LCD’s brighter display may be more advantageous in well-lit environments.
Cost
$1,698
$998
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Sony A80J (OLED) has a price of $1,698 and the Vizio P-Series (LCD) costs $998.
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Key similarities
Cartoons & Animation
8.6
8.3
8.0/10
COLOR GAMUT SCORE
8.3/10
7.5/10
COLOR VOLUME SCORE
8.1/10
7.2/10
SDR BRIGHTNESS SCORE
8.8/10
8.5/10
COLORS OUT OF THE BOX SCORE
7.2/10
9.8/10
GRAY UNIFORMITY
6.4/10
The Sony A80J (OLED) and Vizio P-Series (LCD) are both very good for cartoons & animation.
The Sony A80J OLED TV delivers impressive colors straight out of the box, and exhibits a very good color gamut, making the vibrant shades in cartoons come alive with rich, accurate hues. Meanwhile, the Vizio P-Series LCD also offers a very good color gamut with good color volume, ensuring cartoons are displayed with a wide range of colors, though the consistency of colors might be slightly less refined compared to the Sony OLED.
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How the Sony A80J (OLED) and the Vizio P-Series (LCD) compare to other TVs
Spec Comparison
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| Sony A80J (OLED) | Vizio P-Series (LCD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,698 | $998 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | Vizio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 2, 2021 | July 1, 2021 | |
Full name | |||
Full name | XR-65A80J | P65Q9-J01 | |
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 65" | 65" | |
Screen Resolution | |||
Screen Resolution | 4K | 4K | |
TV FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android TV | SmartCast | |
Sound Quality Score | |||
Sound Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.9/10 | |
NextGen Ready | |||
NextGen Ready | Yes | No | |
HDMI Ports | |||
HDMI Ports | 4 | 4 | |
Coax Ports | |||
Coax Ports | 1 | 1 | |
DISPLAY QUALITY SCORES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Picture Quality Score | |||
Picture Quality Score | 8.7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Bright Room Score | |||
Bright Room Score | 7.2/10 | 9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.9/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Movies & TV Score | |||
Movies & TV Score | 9.2/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Sports Score | |||
Sports Score | 9.1/10 | 6.4/10 | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | |||
Dimensions w/o Stand (H x W x D) | 32.9" x 57" x 2.1" | 32.9" x 57" x 3.4" | |
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | |||
Dimensions with Stand (H x W) | 33.8" x 57" | 34.7" x 57" | |
Weight without Stand | |||
Weight without Stand | 49.2 lbs | 53.3 lbs | |
VESA Mount | |||
VESA Mount | 300 x 300 | 400 x 200 | |
DISPLAY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Color Depth | |||
Color Depth | 10 bit | 10 bit | |
Black Frame Insertion | |||
Black Frame Insertion | Yes | Yes | |
Auto Low Latency Mode | |||
Auto Low Latency Mode | Yes | Yes | |
Contrast | |||
Contrast | 10/10 | 8/10 | |
Local Dimming | |||
Local Dimming | 10/10 | 6.5/10 | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Speaker Setup | |||
Speaker Setup | 2.2 | 2.0 | |
Speaker Power | |||
Speaker Power | 30 W | 30 W | |
Dolby Atmos | |||
Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes | |
DTS:X | |||
DTS:X | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | Up to DTS Digital Surround, Bypass only | |
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Sony A80J (OLED)
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Kob Monney | July 2022
"For home cinema fans the Sony A80J puts in a talented HDR performance, while daytime TV viewers benefit from its impressive upscaling and motion processing. Whites are portrayed in a clean and bright manner and black levels are strong, making for a very satisfying and consistent HD upscale. The A80J’s motion processing is hugely impressive. The Sony A80J takes content at any resolution and makes it look great, its motion skills are class-leading and its HDR performance boasts plenty of detail, contrast and expressive colours."
Vizio P-Series (LCD)
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Brian Westover | October 2021
"We were even more pleased to see that performance had improved across the board, with the display offering better color, brightness, and shorter lag times than the already excellent Roku model. Color accuracy was great right out of the box. The TCL 5-Series Google TV becomes a great option for demanding gamers."
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About Sony
Sony stands as a highly experienced and widely trusted TV manufacturer, earning a reputation that surpasses all others. A Japanese company, Sony has been making TVs for far longs than it has been making Playstation game consoles. Sony's high-end TVs are often regarded as the ultimate choice for videophiles, representing the epitome of quality, albeit at a premium price point. Renowned for their advanced and precise motion handling, as well as their cutting-edge local dimming algorithms, Sony consistently delivers unparalleled performance in these areas. They include Google TV software with all their TV sets, which grants access to the largest selection of apps available and they also include Bravia Core which is a movie streaming platform specifically for Sony TVs that offers higher picture quality by using more bandwidth.
About Vizio
Vizio is an American company. While they initially gained recognition for offering budget-friendly TVs, they have successfully expanded their product lineup to include high-end options as well. They manufacture TVs primarily in Mexico, China, and Vietnam. Similar to many Korean TV brands, Vizio developed its own smart TV software called SmartCast. In the past, SmartCast was not the best smart TV software, but it has evolved so that it is now good for using your TV and connecting to streaming services.
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